The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

NO NEED FOR SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. There is no need for Sunday labour in the timber industry. I make the statement with knowledge and am prepared to prove the asser- tion. One statement made in support of a seven-day week is that the line is clear. Agreed; but clear for what distance. Does any wood loaded on Sunday do more than create a block further down the line in the industrial districts. Transport difficulties are not solved by big consignments of many trains, but by continual movement which avoids stoppages. Looked at economically the seven-day week is a failure. It is a proved failure in munition areas where production is a science. Can Car- diganshire do what these areas cannot do ? The men who get 14s. for a Sunday's labour at loading cannot produce the output on the Monday that they could had they had had Sunday's rest. No law even formed by the Pitwood Association can get over this fact. But Sunday labour goes on, and it will never pay..The moral argument I leave to the ministers. THE DIFFERENCE. The difference between town and country life is perhaps shown more in the relations between rich and poor than in any other way. The busy man complains that he has no time to bother about those who are outside his own sphere, but in the country they have more time and are more human. Only last week a little Workhouse child started school for the first time and the neighbqurs took as much in- terest in this event as they would in matters which the town man would regard as of much greater importance. The reason that the town dweller pushes these things into oblivion is that he has no time—has no time from the daily grind of earning his living to consider for a moment things that are really of more import- ance. Real life is not made up of goods pur- chased with money, and that is why the country man has an opportunity of living a fuller life than his town brother. THE WELSH CONFERENCE. Thera is much heartburning among the patriots as to the recent Llandrindod Confer- ence, and the chief complaint seems to be that the Conference was unrepresentative. Perhaps it was; perhaps it was not. Does it really matter? As good students of their Bibles the patriots may find some comfort in Acts 6th, 33.

I 1 i. ABERYSTWYTH. THE MART.—Messrs. Daniel L. Jones, F.A.I., and Sons held the weekly sale at the Smithfield on Monday when 112 fat sheep and Tams, one fat hoifer, and a r tImber of store cattle were sotd at good prices. U.C.W. RACE.—A boat lace between science and art students of the College came off on Monday afternoon when, after a tight iace, the science won by half a length. The coxswain of the winning boat was Miss M. M. Bruce. HOME.—Mr. Albert Lloyd, Mill-street, who is working in connection with Church Amy huts with troops, was home for a few days. He has been discharged from the Army and is stationed at Oswestry. 5 SALE.—Mr. John Gibson held a successful m sale of household furniture at the Rink on Monday, a large assortment of miscellaneous articles being disposed of at satisfactory prices. ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary of English Baptist Sunday School was held on Sunday when Mr. G. R. Phillips, L.P. and S.W. Bank, 1 ■ presided. Hymns were sung and a choir con-. ducted by Mr. W. Edwards took part in the programme. Others who contributed to the programme were Alec Thornborough, Joyce Mitchell, Alice Turner, Tom Flynn, Allan Edwards, Phyllis Davies, Olive Richards, Mary Edwards, Elsie and Ivy Thornborough, G. Bearne, Lily Roberts, Lily Thornborough, E. Bearne, Gwenllian Saer, Fanny Morgan, Eric Edwards, and Lily Francis. Mr T. H. Edwards prayed and R.S.M T. R. Fear pronounced bene- diction. Mrs R. E. Morgan and Miss Fear wem the accompanists. A vote of thanks was accorded Sir Edward inl Lady Webley Parry Prvse for granting the use of Gogerddan Park for the Sunday School outine on Whit-Tuesday. COMFORTS FOR FIGHTERS.—Arrange- ments have been made for a house- to-house visit throughout the town for the sale of tickets by the undermentioned ladies for the performance which will take place rt the Coliseum on the 12th J un for this fund, when it is hoped thnt the. ladies will have a ready response to Their sale. The fund is row quite exhausted and it requires on an average of f,10 per wer-k to «tarry on. The townspeople have been most loyal from the commencement to this fund, which gives so much help and cheer to eur brave men, and they will, I am sure, rise to the occasion now,- as the men deserve their parcels more than ever. The undermentioned ladies have kindly undertaken this duty:-Mi,.s M. McPherson, Clyde Hous;, Queen's-road; Mrs J. J. Dawkins, 43, North-parade; Miss Doris Freeman, West End, Dinas-terrace; Miss J. A. Rice, 20, Greenfield-street; Llanbadarn and dis- trict—Mrs. J. D. Edwards, Gwynfa; Mrs. T. Edwards, Minafon; Penparke—Mrs F. Hutch- ings, 3, Couthgate. Rerserved seats may be booked at Mr. -Tack Edwards, stationer, on and after the 7th June. WAR DECORATION.—On Sunday, after the Military Church parade in celebration of St. George's Dsy at Chester, Lieutenant General Sir Pitcairn Campbell, G.O.C. in chief western cominaz;d, -in the presence of the troops, the Mayor and Cor- poration and the delegates of the National Chamber of Trade, presented the military dec- oration and also decorated several gentlemen with badges awarded for services in connection with the 0 war. The officer to whom the Mili- tarv Cross was awarded was the late Captain T. G. D 13grdett, R.W.F. Capt. Burdett howed great gallantry during an attack from ,;he beginning to the end when he finally brought his company out of action. He sent back a valuable sketch of the enemy's position. Mrs. Burdett, mother of the deceased, was pre- sent in Chester and received the medal from the General. Capt. Burdett served his articles with Mr. Wm. Davies (Messrs. Smith, Davies, and Co., solicitors), and after qualifying re- mained with the firm until he voluntarily joined the forces. He met his deaIA in Novem- ber in Palestine. -N.S.P.C.C.-The National Society for the' Prevention of- Cruelty to Children (Aberyst- wyth Branch) during April dealt with six cases affecting nineteen children. APPOINTMENT.—Mr. W. J. Davies, Car- marthen, has been appointed assistant Jammesa secretary to his Majesty's Embassy at Tokyo. Mr. Davies is a former student of the College and has shown great proficiency as a linguist. He has been at the British Embassy in Japan for four years. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Friday of Mrs. Ivory Elizabeth Walton, wife of the head gardener of Mr. Randolph Fear, at the age of forty nine. She was a native of Kettering. Deceased was a faithful member of Llanbadarn Church and the funeral will take place at Llan- badarn Churchvard to-day (Friday), ths R&v. D. Jones, vicar, officiating COMFORTS FOR FIGHTERS.—A letter was received by R.S.M. Fear from Mr. J. R. Thomas, son of the late Mr. Thomas, station- master, enclosing from West Africa a cheque for El Is. He writes Funds such as those you are instituting will do a lot to cheer the boys, and when all is finished more than one Aber boy will S:'V 'n J' • SPECIAL CONSTABULARY.—Will -he weui- | p.cuit; uuU' Uiat the drill iiexL Tuesday v. :>i take place at the Drill Hali at 7.30 p.m. and all drills till further notice will be at 7.30 p.m. and not 6.30 p.m. GARDENING. The Board of Agriculture has issued a quantity of valuable pamphlets on gardening which may be obtained free on appli- cation at the" Cambrian News Stores. One is particularly interesting to allotment holders, "How to Manage a Small Allotment." PICKED UP ON BATTLEFIELD.—An Aber- ystwyth young woman ha.5 received an old photograph of herself from the front. She gave the photograph to one of the Herefords, 'when they were billeted at Aberystwyth and this week received news from his friend stating that he was killed and by his side was a pocket wallet containing the photograph. CITIZENS' MEETING.—A citizens' meeting, ftnvened by the Mayor (Captain Doughtcn) for thanksgiving and intercession was held on Friday at the Town Hall. The hall was crowded. The congregation was representative of all denominations and included many English visitors. Hundreds could not obtain admission and a large number had to stand. The meet- ing opened with the singing of God Bless Our Native Land," and the Mayor, addressing the meeting, said I have arranged this meeting of fellow-townsmen in response to an appeal from the Lord Mayor of London, in conjunction with another from the World's Evangelical Alliance. Meetings of this kind have been arranged "n the Metropolis and in some of the provincial I towns there have been ".y successful gather- ings when thii community, regardless of creed and sect, have joined in approaching the Thrqne of the Great Jehovah. The circumstances are quite exceptional, and I think I may venture to say that at no time in the history of our borough has its chief magistrate called its people together to unite in prayer. I am, of course, cognisant that the various religious bodies of the town have their own regular meetings for prayer, and that supplications to Almighty God, and intercessions on nphnlf of the in- dividuals and families affected by the great war, are being largely and constantly made: but in addition to all this I felt it behoved us, as citi- zens in this town, noted for its places of worship and- institutions of learning, to unite in fervent prayer and lofty praise on this special day and at this great crisis in the history of our country and the world. Our service to-night will be quite simple and will proceed according to the programme and on each occasion two prayers without a break will be offered, one in English and one in Welsh. May the bless- ing of God be on us all. The congregation joined in singing the Welsh hymn O, Arglwydd 9 Dduw Rhagluniaeth," The hymn was followed by the reading of an abridged litany by the Rev. Nathaniel L. James, fet. Michael's. Aft the singing of "v God, Our Help in Ages Past," the Rev. Joseph Edwards (B.), read a portion of the Scripture, first in Welsh and then in English. Dr. T. Stephenson (hi.) prayed Ï1 English, and Mr. David Samuel M.A., in Welsh. Trwy Ddirgel Ffyrdd Mae'r Uchel lor" was sung, and Captain Ruffle, Salvation Army, and Mr ."George Eyre Evans prayed in English. Following the prayer, To Thee, Our God, We Flv for Mercv and for Grace," was sung, and Principal O. Prvs prayed in Welsh. The closing hvmn was "Atolygwn i Ti Wrando," after which Archdeacon Williams (Holy Trinity) read the closing collects and pronounced the bene- 6etion. WAR SAVINGS IN CARDIGANSHIRE.-The Board of Education in their recent report, draws attention to the remarkable success which has attended the efforts of the schools of Cardiganshire in connection with the war sav- ings movement. The Board says: Special attention may also be called to the remarkable achievement of the elementary schools of Car- diganshire in obtaining subscriptions to the war loan in 1917. The annual report of the Cardiganshire War Savings Committee states that, in the vear ended September, 1917, no less than £ 219,183 out of a total of £ 233,337 subscribed up to the 30th September was in- vested through associations formed in the rural parts of the county in connection with the schools. The sum invested through the ele- mentary schools amounted to as much as £ 2,100 per sehooPand the sum subscribed per head to very nearly E4. This achievement owes much of its success to the labours of one of the Board's Inspectors and of the Secretary of the County Education Authority. Like the Abergavenny potato field, it shows what great assistance can be given in suitable circumstances to local movements by the organised efforts of teachers, scholars, and officials of the elementary school system." MARKETS.—At the Aberystwyth market on Monday eggs were sold 4 for Is. and butter 2s. and 2s. 2d. per pound. There was a small supply of fish which were sold at reasonable prices. PIER PAVILION.—Next Sunday the first concert of the season will be presented by the favourite Rheidol United Choir of over seventy voices, assisted by an orchestra. Seats can be reserved at the Pavi^on Office. A RELIC OF THE CRIMEA.-In present-day circumstances, writes a correspondent, the fol- lowing extract, dated 1855, may interest your Abervstwvth reers :News from the War.— A widow "named H-, residing in Baker-street in this town, lately received a letter from her son at present serving with his regiment at the Crimea. It gives a graphic and' interesting account of many of the operations, changes and chances of the war-the night watch, the horrors of the trenches, the deadly assau.t, and the Occupation of the town of Sebastapol, the whole being told in a round unvarnished manner but not without unmistakable marks of the soldier's style. A portion of the letter is written on a sheet of Russian paper, picked up by the writer in the streets of Sebastapol, bearing on one side some writing in the Russian language—appearing to us to 1 a portion of an .official document with mar^.M notes. The letter contained a remittance of money to the writer's mother-a proof that all the soldiers in the- Crimea do not spend all their pay in drink as has been so much complained of. The remittance was payable to bearer at an agent's, in Londgn and the recipient, not knowing how to man'e the matter, applied to Thos. Jones, Esq., our worthy mayor, for advice upon the subject. That gentleman, with his usual kind- ness, seeing that the order was payable to any person presenting it and fearing that the old lady might be unable to obtain the money with- out considerable trouble, cashed it for her him- self." COMFORTS.—The Comforts Sub-Committee of the Aberystwyth War Service Association have sent 200 pairs of socks to Le Havre this week. PETTY SESSIONS—At Petty Sessions on Wednesday, before the Mayor (Capt. Thomas Doughton), E. P. Wynne, Daniel Thomas, and Peter Jones, Esqrs., Henry Hughes. butcher, North-parade, was fined 2s. 6d. for allowing his timney to go on fire on May 23rd, and Ethel ay, soldier s wife, Brewer-street, was fined Is. 6d. for a similar offence. INDUCTION SERVICE.—The induction of the Rev. M. Jones-Powell, D.D., to t.he vicarage of St. John's. Cardiff, took place after the evening service on Sunday. Archdeacon J. R. Buckley. B.D., of Llandaff. conducted the cere- mony. The new.y-appointed Vicar went through the customary procedure, and read the Thirty- nine Articles, to which he had already given his assent on the day of his institution, Satur- day, May 18th. HOME ON LEAVE.—Five more sailors arrived home on leave on Sunday from Devonport. They are A.B. W. R. Jones. A.B. W J. Davies, Leading Seaman Ernie Davies, A.B. Albert Davies. Leading Seaman W. ij5. Davies. They proceeded to Shrewsbury by train where there was no conne'ion for home. The inhabitants of Shrewsbury supplied them with refreshments >»nd a motor-car to convey them to Newtown. Thev then c»mc from Newtown to Machynlleth in i car and from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth in anothev car. They are the iasi batch of Aberystwyth sailor? who have sevved on sea since the outbreak of war. Y.M.C.A.—Mr. R. T. Greer presided a4 a meeting of the General Committee of the Y.M.C.A. on Tuesday. The Finance Committee's •eport was presented find showed that the finan- cial position was "a ti, factory. Mr. D. H. Pugh ■v-as appointed •oc-^tary of the Christian Ser- vice Committee in place of Mr. W. G. Edwarus, ho had joined the armv. It was resolved to hold only one devotional service a. week (on Tuesdays) until September. In the report of the Entertainment and Education Committee the Committef deprecated the action of a member of the General Committee in attacking the Committee throu?}, the columns of the Press without fir:,t of all submitting any suggestion for the consideration of that Committee. Re- garding arrpneementr. for bathing the matter ws referred bnck for further consideration The Committee further reported that it was impossible to get any Gilchrist lectures during the war, but steps were being taken for the arrangemeflt of other lectures and also to hold T high-class .concert on the anniversary of open- m? the Association. < SOiliNATlON.—At a meeting ci Execu- tive Cji.jniim-e v!;o luiv Liberal Association tor the Parliamentary division oi Neath, on Saturday, it was resolved "hat Mr. J. Hugh Edwards, M.P. for the Mid-Glamorgan division, he adopted as Liberal candidate. This resolu- tion will be submitted for confirmation to a full general meeting of the Association on June 8th, and Mr. Edwards will be asked to address the :neetmg after his adoption. Mr. Edwards has held the Mid-Glamorgan seat since Decembers 1910. BLINDED SOLDIERS.—The forthcoming lec- ture at be Wesleyan Chapel for the St. Dunstan's Hostel will be worthy of the support of every reader. The great, work of Sir Arthur Pearscn in teaching and training men blinded in the war is engaging much attention from re- formers all over the world. Nor does the work end with the period of training in the hostel, for arrangements are made for setting the men up in business, providing them with materials, etc., at lowest prices and watching their welfare through life. It is such a great work as this that St. Dunstan's is doing and the description of it by one of the Chaplains, himself blind, will be of no little interest. WORKING MEN'S FAIR.—A working men's fair was held at the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening. There were ten stalls over which the following presided :—Mrs. Mathews and Mrs. Jenkins, Penparke, Mrs. Captain Morris, Miss Cole and Miss H. Jones, Mr. David Walters and Mr. John David Jones, Miss Gibbons, Miss F. Davies, Miss Williams, Mrs. Clements, Miss Lee, Miss Simcox, Miss Corfield, Miss Jones, Mrs Thomas, Miss Agnes- Jones, and Mrs Black- well, assisted by Misses A. Evans, N. Edwards, M- Sims, D. Thomas, A. J. Stephens, M. Bro- digan, Bertha Beynon, E. Jones, and M. Jones. Mr. Edward Jones, butcher, and Mr. Ernest Mr. Edward Jones, butcher, and Mr. Ernest Jones also helped. The Rev. N. L. James pre- sided at the opeling and afterwards announced that over JE20 had been realised. A MUSICAL EVENING.—On Tuesday a large audience assembled in the Examination HaH of the College was given a musical treat of high merit by Mm. Gervase Elwes, vocalist., Mr Fred C. Morris, violinist, and Mme. Andre Barbier, pianist. Lady Winifrid Elwes presided and in a speech urged everyone to do his best in pre- sent conditions and worthily do their part in reconstruction after the war. Mm. Gervaso Elwes, who 'is known in the musical world as the exponent of Elgar's "Dream of Gerontius" and won the hearts of music lovers by singing a short time ago at a public meeting at the Coliseum, delighted the audience by his fine voice production, his elocution in the expression of the words, his beautiful modulation 'of the music, and the general artistic treatment of his songs, ancient and modern, English and French, and Shakespearean sonnets. The audience, in an^ncore, called for "The Battle Hymn," which heTiad sung at the Coliseum meeting; but he regretted not having brought it with him for Tuesday's concert. Mr. Fred C. Morris is an accomplished and skilful violinist whose groups of pieces were loudly applauded and encored. Of Madam Barbier's accompaniment it is un- necessary to speak. It was perfect in supporting the air without drowning it and in supplying the light and shade and expression with the character of the music demanded. At the con- clusion of a delightful evening Professor Chappie moved and Dr. Fleure seconded a vote of thanks to the artistes which' was heartily accorded. A collection was taken in aid of the funds of the Surgical Requisites Association and for Sailors and Soldiers Comforts and a substantial sum was contributed. FUNERAL.—On Saturday the remains of Mrs Mary Jones, wife of Councillor Rhys Jones, RheidoJ-terrace, were removed for buijal to Bettws Bledrws Churchyard. There was a large attendance, including the Mayor, members of the Town Council, and officials. The Revs. N. L. James and M. Gelly, curates, St. Michael's, officiated at the house. On arriving at Derry Ormond Station a large concourse met the body and a hymn was sung on the platform. The cortege then proceeded to Bettws Bledrws Church where an impressive service was con- ducted by the Revs. D. A. Thomas, vicar of Bettws Bledrws, and Griffith Jones, Caio. Special hymns were sung. At the graveside the Revs. D. A. Thomas, Bettws, and N. L. James, Aber- ystwyth, officiated, and the hymn, "Bydd Myrdd o Ryfeddoda-u" was sung. A good number from Aberystwyth attended at Derry Ormond. They were hospitably entertained at the Vicarage by the Rev. D. A. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas. The chief mourners werq Councillor Rhys Jones, nils band: Mrs. Dan;el Evans, mother; Mr Wm. Evans, London, brother; Miss A. J. Evans, sister; Mrs John, Briton Ferry, cousin; Miss Mary Harts, Mrs. J. Morgan, Frondewi, Stan- ley-terrace; and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jones, Glanusk Trinity-road. Wreaths and flowed were sent by Mrs. Daniel Evans, mother; Coun- cillor Rhys Jones, husband; Miss A. J. Evans, sister; Miss Mary Harts; Aunt and Cousins, Briton Ferry; Mrs. J. P. Jones, Glanusk; Mrs Mr. P ?DeS'T?1eaJT1fW"pJace; Mrs* Edwards, o, Kheidol-terrace; Misses Griffiths, Sunny Hill, High-street; Miss Dora Hughes, Bridge-street; Mr. and Mrs. H. Savcell, North- gcue-street; Misses James, Dumfries, Bridge- pr r. ran ?ews" staff;/Misses May TVvrvw F.arm€r'3 Arms- al809 ENTERTAINMENT.—An excellent entertain- ment was given at the Coliseum en Wednes- day evening by the Ceredigion Ladies Choir and others in aid of Welsh prisoners of war in Ger- \frnJrn, "xt ^;ofessor T- A. Levi presided. Mr. Chas. H. Clements, FjR.C.O., was the accompanist, Mr. John Owen conductor of the c oir and Mr. W. H. Jenes, stage manager. Mr. J. P. Jones was hon treasurer, and Mr. R. Rowlands, hon. secretary. The programme consisted of choruses and action songs by the Choir; solos by Miss Catherine Jones, Miss Elsie Jones, Miss Myfanwy Ellis, Miss Annie Jones, Miss Eunice Lewis, Miss Gertrude Llovd and a duet by Misses Annie and Blodwen .10nes. Miss Hilda Teviotdale was loudly applauded for her excellent dances. Mr J Lynne, society entertainer and ventriloquist T outed to the Performance. In the chorus When the Boys Come Home," the solo of which was taken by Mis#/Eunice Lewis and the singers were dressed in soldiers and sailors uniform. As they marched round the stage us singing the chorus sailors and soldiers home on leave entered from the wings and joined in the march. The cheers were loud and pro- longed and the march was repeated. In the sketch "Aunt Jane" the parts were taken by Misses Betty Ellis, Enid Hughes, M. Ll. Felix, and Mr. Chas. H. Clements. In the sketch which concluded the performance, entitled "Wanted a. General, Servant, Misses Dilys Riclferds, Sarah Jones, Annie Jones, M. Warrington, Myfanwy Ellis, and Blodwen Jones performed their parts excellently. MEMORIAL SERVICE.—A memorial service to Lantpe-corpora) John Frederick Parry, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Parry, Brynawel, was held at St. Paul's on Sunday, the Rev. LI. A. Jones preaching. The Dead March was played by Miss Jenkins. the organist. COUNTY SCHOOL.-The ScJiooll observed empire day on. Frifty. The pupils were assembled in the Central Hall after roll-call at morning school when the Headmaster addressed them on the empire, its extent, the ties 9Y which it is held together, and the methods of government of the daughter countries by the mother country. References were particularlv made to the Dominion of Canada and to South Africa. A list of former pupils who had sacri- ficed their lives in defence of the empire since last empire day and of those who had gained I commissions and military distinctions etc., was read. The list had been prepared by Miss Thomas, assistant mistress. MARRIAGE.—The marriage was solemnised a,t St. George's Church, Bickley, Kent, by the Rev. Canon Carroll, M.A., of Mr Ewart Charles Benson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benson, Aberystwyth, and Miss Gertrude H. Stidwell, daughter of Mr. Philip Stidwill, Bickley. The bridegroom has been in France, but has been honourably discharged. HOSPITAL.—The following: gifts are grate- fully acknowledged :—Parsley and mint, Mrs. Burdwoodj Evani, 1-lb. butter, Mrs. Paweli Jones, Bronginan, Salem; cabbages (16), Mr. Gaunt, Gas Works; rhubarb and cabbs'ge- Lady Pryse; magazines, Mrs. Allen, Aberdovev PRICE OF MILK.—The price of milk as fixed by the Borough Food Control 'Committee trom May 12th has been sanctioned by the Food Con- troller. The price (one shilling and four- pence per gallon) is fixed till September 30th. Nevertheless, sellers still demand 5d. a quart. It is stated that a.t a recent meeting they decided to hold out for that price and if they were re- fused to stop supplying the town. The Borough Food Committee on Wednesday evening un- animously decided to take proceedings against milk vendors for infringing the order. PROMENADE CONCERT.—The Municipal Orchestra gave its second promenade concert at the Rink on Tuesday evening. The soloists were Miss Catherine Jones, Cliff-terrace, contralto, and Mr. Edgar Williams, Machynlleth, tenor. Mr. G. Stephen Evans, A.R.C.O., was accom- panist and Mr. J. H. Rowe conductor. There was but a small attendance, there being a clashing fixture at the College. 0 NEW VIC-I.P,The Rev. David Williams, the lJ."i:arpJ;n:l ':¡car vi St. Jilichael's, and MISS Williams, his sister, have decided not. to reside at the Vicarage, Llanbadarn-road, but to take a residence in a more central position. MARRIAGE.A pretty wedding was solem- nised at St. Barnabus Church, Erdington, Birm- ingham, on Monday, between Sergt. John E. Burbeck, R.E., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Bur- beck, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, and Miss Frances E. Whale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whale, Erdington. The bride was given away by her father. Miss Elsie Whale, sister, Miss Jenny Burbeck, Miss G. A. Rurbeck, and Miss Gwennie Burbeck (sisters of the bridegroom) were bridesmaids, and Mr. Macn, London, was best man. Sergt and Mrs. Burbeck left for Shrewsbury en route for Aberystwyth for the honeymoon.

Egg Collection. CARDIGANSHIRE RED CROSS HOSPITAL, ABERYSTWYTH. The following eggs have been received towards the winter collection for the Hospital during the past fortnight, and the Commandant gratefully thanks the donors. Llanfarian, per Mrs. Morris Davies: Mrs. Smith, Tynewydd, 12 eggs; Miss Megan Jen- kins, Rhosfawr, 24; Mr. E. Davies, Bryngias Dairy, 25; and per Miss Anne Jane Griffiths, 17. Llanafan, per Mrs. Crawley Boevey: Mrs. Thomas, The Vicarage, 15; Mrs Hopkins, Nant- byr, 5; per Miss Evans, New-Shop—Mrs Jones, Blaenwain, 10; Mrs. Lewis, Pencoed, 10; Mrs. Parry, Eithon Cfwydon, 12; Mrs Jones, Pen- rhiwfelen 12; Mrs Morgan, Cwmpenllyden, 10; Mrs Williams, Perogwynion, 10; Mrs Banner, Pantllidast, 2; and Mrs Hughes, Minffordd, 5. Bow Street and Penrhyncoch, per Lady Pryse: Mrs J. James, Gaerwen, 24; Trefeirig Council School children, 22 (total 151); and Miss James, Peithyll, 84; per Miss Richards, Cwrt Villa- Mrs Jones, Elgar, 16; Mrs. Jones, Cwrt, 12; Mrs Esther Jones, Llanstewi, 6; Mrs Abraham Jones, Llanstewi, 12; Mrs Eliis, Glynlielig, 12; Mrs Richards, Broginin, 6; Mrs Williams, Troedrhiwsacre, 6; Miss Rees, Coedgriffitlis, 10; Mrs Martha Jones, Llwynprisk, 6; Mrs Hughes, Brynmeirig, 6; Mrs Lewis, Shop, 6; Mrs. Jones, Tanyffordd, 6; Mrs Mary James, Garth, 6; Mrs Frederic Stephens, Garth, 6; Mrs Elias Jenkins, Cefnllwyd, 8; Miss Dora Evans, Cwm- bwa, 6; Mr. Magor, Penyberth, 6; Miss Lizzie Davies, Llwyngronw, 12; Mrs. Jam&, Frondeg, 19; Miss M. Richards, Cwrt Villa, 9; and those under 6, 106. Ciarach and Llangorwen, per Miss Hartley: Miss Mary Charles, 12; Mrs Hughes, Tygwyn, 12; Mrs Taylor, Glanydon, 8; and Mrs Davies, Glanymor, 12. Cwmystwyth, per Mrs. Jones, The Vicarage: Bodcoll, 17; Mrs Edwards, Lluest, 15; Dolch- enog, 12; Pantyrodyn,.12; Pantyinawn, 12; Miss Morgan, Bronant Cottage, 7; Mrs. Davies, Chapel-street, 6; Mrs. Howells, Tycapel, 6; Penygraig, 6; Arc 6; Cwmglas, 6; and fewer than six, 29. Collected by Miss M. E. Appleton: Vale View, 18; Pentre, 12; Tyllwyd, 12; Miss Edwards, Chapel House, 12; Ysguborfach, 10; Gwarailt, 6; Miss morgan, Tynglog, 6; and Ty- mawr, 4. Collected by Miss Elin Emanuel: Mrs Dunn, 13; Tycoch, 12; Creigiau, 6; Hafodgau Uchaf, 6; Mrs Jones, Nantgrafanglach, 6; Bwlch- walter, 20; Vicarage, 24; Comminscoch School children, per Miss E. A. Evans, 66 eggs; and Mrs. Edwardes, Crynfryn, Llangeitho, 18. Gors, per Miss Evans Pantvcyrul: Mrs Joel Evans, 24; Mrs. Rowlands, Cwmhaylog, 20* Mrs Scott, Penglamwen, 15; Mrs Jenkins, Cwmgas- seg, 12; Mrs Ellis, Pencraig, 20; Mrs. Jones, Cefnllech, 12; Mrs Lewis. Gors Farm, 6; Mrs oneJs, Blaenhwylog, 12; Mrs. Davies, "(Bwlch, 9; MrsWilliams, Gors, 6; Mrs H Evans, do., 12: Mrs. Jenkins, flors, 12. Llantrisant, per Miss Evans, Rhosyd: Mr and Mrs Evans, Rhosrhydd, 40; Mrs Evans, Nant- gwyn, 10; Mrs Edwards, Waunyradar, 12; Miss Davies, Lluest, 5; Mrs Pllgh, Cwmagwr, 12; Mrs Davies, Nantwrgeneu, 30; Mrs Evans. Blaen- magwr, 12; Mrs Davies, Gwarllyn, 12; Mrs. Powell, Llethrmeicrh, 12; Mr D. Jones, New- row, 55; Miss Mason, Frongochfach, 10: Mr M. Mason, Rhydomled, 12; Mrs Lewis, Brynawel, 12; Mrs. Evans, Bwlchcrwys, 12; Mrs Davies, Lianfair, 12; Mrs Evans, Brynperffaith, 12; Mrs Thomas, Plynlymon View, 8; and Mrs'. Williams, Penbrynhir, 12. Per Mrs Davies, Tancwarel, Llantrisant: Mrs Lewis, GellidvwylV 24: Mr Lightfoot, Hafod Arms Hotel, 24; Mrs Evans, Doicoion, 30; Mrs Davies, Tancwarel, 16; Miss Morgans, Tyn- llwyn, 12; Rev. E. M. Davies, 12; P.C. David Evans, 12; Mr. D. E. Bonner, 12; Mrs Edwards, Cerrig-gwyn, 12: Mrs Richards, School Housed 7; Mrs Lewis, Nantarthur. 7; Miss Morgan, Tynrhyd, 6; Mrs Lloyd, Penlonfedw, 6; Miss M. Jenkins, Qlanrhyd, 6: Miss Anne Mason. Glanfedw, 6; and fewer than six, 14. Capel Cynon, per Miss James, 208. Cwmpadarn Council School children, ner Mr. Elwy Jones, 65. Goginan, collected by school children, per Miss Lloyd Morgan, 160. Llanfihaugel-y-Creuddy per Miss Davies, The Vicarage: Miss Jenkins, Ffynon Drudocl, 50 Mrs Jones, Troedrhiwfelen, 30 Mrs. Evans, Nantyronen, 9; Mrs Davies, Uchedre, 24: Mrs Lewis, Alltfedw, 30; Miss Edwards, Waunffydde, 30; Mrs Evans, Cae- gwyn, 12; Mrs J. J. Evans, Caegwyn, 3; Mrs. Davies, Pendre, 36; Mrs Hopkins, Caecwlla, 12; Miss Morgan, Goginan, 30; Mr Rattray, 14; Mrs Davies, Vicarage, 24; Mrs Griffiths, Bryn- garw, 12; Mrs Hughes, Abertrinant, 24. Per Mrs. Pugh, Cynon Fawr, and Miss M. J. Evans, Dolau Ceur.ant: Mr. Jenkins, Tan- llan, 60; Mrs Davies, Cynon Fawr, 50; Mr Joel Morgan, PwlJi Uchaf. 50; Mr Richards, Blaen- cynon, 40; Mrs Blackwell. Cynon Fach, 24; Mrs Evans. Dolau Ceunant, 24; Mrs. Morris, Banc-y-Mor, 20; Miss Evans. Cynon' Villa, 12; Miss Steadman, Castell Cynon, 12; Mrs Evans, Troedrhi\yydus, 12; Mrs. Pugh. Farmers Arm, 12; Mrs Jones, Tanrallt, 12; Miss Raitray, Bryngibdda. 12; Mrs Pugh, Caeglas, 12: Miss Steadman, Dolau'r Eglwvs, 12: Mrs. Wright, Post Office, 9; Mr. Evans. Glanaber, 6. Pontrhydygrocs, per Mrs. Dr. Morgan: Mrs. Dr. Morgan, 36; Mrs Edwards, Pendre, 14; Miss Davies, Gwarfelin, 12; Mrs Davies,' do., 10; Miss Oliver, Pantquarrel, 10; Mrs Morris, Rhosyrhiw, 9; Miss Jones, Rhiwlas, 7; Mrs. Owen, Capelhelaeth, 8. New Cross, per Miss Katie Williams, 46; Mrs Evans, Wenallt Farm, 60. Capel Cynon, per Miss James, 180 eggs. Cwmystwyth, per Mrs. Jones, Vicarage: The Vicarage, 36. Collected by Miss M. A. Apple- ton: Ysguborfach, 14; Vale View, 12; Pentre Office, 12. Collected by Misses B. and C. Jenkins: Gelmast, 18; Mrs. Edwards, Lluest, 12; Mr. J. Hughes, Hafod Lodge, 12; Miss Ed- wards, Old School House, 11; Tyn Rhos, 8; Tynrhyd, 6; Mrs Thickens, Talwen, 6; Mrs H. Hughes, Chatham, 6; Mrs Morgan. Chapel- street, 5; Cwmglas, 5: Mrs. Hughes, Chatham, 5; Lanfawr, 4; Mrs. Howells, Pengraigfach, 4; i Tyuffordd, 4; The Arch, 4; Mrs. Jenkins, Chat- I ham, 4; Pantyrodyn, 4; fewer than four, 14. Per Miss Elin Emanuel: Tycoch, 6; Creigiau, 6; Tynbryn, 20; Pwll Peiran, 36. Mr. Richard Edwards, Clawdd Melyn, 12. Mrs. Purton, North-parade, Aberystwyth, 28.

FOOD ECONOMY DEMONSTRATIONS. On Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices of the Science and Art Committee, Miss Ethel Pierpoint, of the Ministry of Food, commenced at the Rink a series of demonstrations in food economy whieh were continued over Wednesday and Thursday and will be continued on Friday evening. There was not a large attendance at the opening demonstration, the hour fixed being inconvenient to many, those for whom economy in the use and preparation of foods is parti- cularly serviceable being altogether absent. Miss Pierpoint said food economy was now a national question. As there was a food shortage which was likely to be intensified next winter she with others on the invitation of the Govern- ment attended a conference in London and attended a course of war cookery by a clever Dutch chef. He was acquainted with cookery all over the world and gave his Opinion that Bntish were the most wasteful of food stuffs of all the nations. Germany was not going to starve Great Britain into subjection but the exigencies of the war would necessarily. result in a shortage and the people must find out how to make the utmost, use of material. She was sure that the women of Great Britain would do Proceeding to give a demonstra- tion of the Dutch chef s method of making deli- cious dishes without meat, Miss Pierpoint said she had been unable to obtain margarine in the town for her demonstration and asked her audience how much they thought she had been charged for onions. SO;;õie replied 7d. a pound, others 8d and one said 113. and that was what she said she had been charged. She showed U" make vegetable stock with the aid of a 1 It T making of soups and passed on to the confection of maise polenta with a sauce of ground rice and cheese and then showed how to boil rice in order to obtain the best and most palatable results.

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LLAN8AD&RN. At Llanbadarn Sessions, oa Thursday, before Henry Bonsall, Robert Ellis, Richard Saycell, R. T. Greer, Esqrs., and Major Hugh Bonsall, David James, Pantjgwyn, Llanbadarn Lower, farmer, was summoned for selling milk not of the substance and quality required. Superin- tendent Phillips said ho saw defendant in April at. Glanrafon Station selling milk and asked defapdant for a pint for rnalysis. He received a reply from the Analyst stating that the miik was 22.6 per cent. deficient. When he served the summons on defendant's wife she asked him to take another sample direct from the Cows, which he did. He also took a sample next morning. The Analyst reported that these were eight per cent .deficient.—Defendant said the milk was sold as it was received from the cows and supposed the reason for the deficiency was the meal had finished and they had been turned to graze.—A fine of E5 was imposed.

NEW POSTAL RATES. The new postal rates come into force on Monday, on and after which date letters for the United Kingdom will be charged at the rate of three-halfpence for letters under four ounces. The new rate for postcards will be one panny. Notices giving full information are posted in all Post Offices.

■ » ———i— PUBLIC NOTICES. TIMBER WORK. RHEIDOL MINES ESTATE. RESPECTABLE WOMEN wanted, over 18, -t." for cross-cutting, etc.—Apply C. A. Harries, Esq., Sole Manager of Timber, Rheidol Mines, Rhiwfron, Devil's Bridge. pl667 COUNTY OF CARDIGAN. WILD BIRDS' PROTECTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by an Order made by the Secretary of State, the following Wild Birds and Wild Birds' Eggs are protected within the area of the Administrative County of Cardigan, in addition to the Wild Birds protected by the Wild Birds Protection Act, 1880. 1.—The following species of Wild Birds are protected as if those species were included in the Schedule to the aforesaid Principal Act:- Kestrel; Kite; Buzzard; Peregrine Falcon; Hen Harrier; Heron; Chough; Water Ouzel. 2.—The following species of Wild Birds are protected during the period between the 31st day of July in any year, and the 2nd day of March following:— Bittern; Buzzard; Kite; Gulls (except black- backed Gull); Kestrel; Heron; Chough; Spoonbill; Kingfisher; Dipper or Water Ouzel; Owls of all kinds; Woodpeckers; Goldfinch; Linnets Woodlark Skylark Black Cap; Stone Chat; Brown Wren; Golden Crested Wren; Golden Eagle; Golden Plover; Lapwing. 3.—The Eggs of the following species of Wild Birds are protected :— B-uzzard Kite Kestrel; Peregrine Falcon; Red-backed Shrike; Nightjar; Wood- peckers Chough Heron Curlew; Gulls (except black-backed Gull) Oyster Catcher; Wild Duck; Teal; Sheldrake Moorhen; Water Ouzel; Owls of all kinds; Kingfisher; Snipe; Landrail or Corncrake; Goidfinch Black Can; Skylark; Wood- iark; Warblers (Garden Reed-Sedge, Grasshopper, Willow and Woodwarblers, and Chiffchaff); Flycatcher; Golden Crested Wren,; Golden Eagle; Golden Plover; Lapwing. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that any person who shall Kill, Take, or Destroy any of the above-naked Wild Birds or Wild Birds' Eggs within the area of the County of Cardigan, is liable <11 conviction to a penalty not exceeding One Pound for every such Bird or Egg so killed, taken, or destroyed. (Bv Order.) EVAN EVANS, Clerk to the County Council. County Council Offices, Aberystwvth. 16th May, 1918. a40S6 CARDICANSHIRE Agricultural Executive gri Committee. Most Urgent Notice to Farmers, Market Gardeners, Agricultural Blacksmiths, Agricul- tural Farriers, Agricultural Wheelwrights, Etc. MILITARY SERVICE. ARRANGEMENTS have been made between- the Ministry of National Service and the Board of Agriculture that all men who have reached the age of 18 and have not attained the age of 31 on the 1st of May, 1918, are liable for MILITARY SERVICE if they are engaged in any of the, following occupations:— (a) Men occupied as farmers, market gardeners, fruit farmers, and dairy farmers in the production of food of a character and quantity which is of national importance. (b) Men not within paragraph (a) engaged in agricultural work. including men occupied as Bailiffs, Foremen, Grieves, Stewards, Byremen, Cattlemen, Cow- men, Horsemen, Stockmen, Yardmen, N Cartels, Ploughmen, Teamsters, Wag- goners, Hinds, Shepherds, Farm Ser- vants, Thatchers, Stallion Men, or Leaders. (c) Repairers of Agricultural Implements and Repairers and Attendants of S.teim Ploughs, Tractors, or Thresh- ing Machines, and Drivers and Mech- anics employed in connection there- with. (d) Agricultural Blacksmiths, Agricul- tural Farriers, and Agricultural Wheel- wriglrts. (e) Heads of Departments and Experts employed in the wholesale food seed industry, or in connection with forest tree nurseries (but roJ. general em- p bye > in these industries). (fj Retail harness rrakers and repairers who are wholly or mainly employed in their trade in dealing with the local requirements of the agricultural com- munity. (g) Land Agents who are wholly oj" mainly employed in assisting Agricul- tural Executive Committees, or who are essential to the administration of an agricultural estate. Any man thus affected who desires to have his claim for exemption considered must at qnce apply, tlii-ough his employer, to the Agri- cultural Executive Committee. 9 The. necessary Forms may be obtained from this Office, from the Headmasters of all Co- Schools, and the District Secretaries of W-. Agricultural Committees. The forms must he returned to this Office nv later than Monday next, the 3rd of June. D. LLOYD LEWIS, s4092 Labour Offici i-.

Your Income Tax, This week my remarks are applied to the question of the Excess Profits Duty, which is one of vital importance to those it con- cerns. The average trader or matiufacturer is apt to feel the inequality of this im- position, inasmuch as his neighbour may be making profits gr,eater than himself and be immune from the tax, while lie himself is paying a large sum. Broadly speaking, the principles under which the tax is applied consist of a charge On the profit made additional to the pre-war standard, less the statutory allowance of E200, plus certain capital allowances, etc. The most important point,'however, lies in the estab- lishment of a correct pre-war standard, and this involves not only the compilation of accounts, but the decision as to what items are properly chargeable to revenue. If you are charged to Excess Profits Duty, it will be to your benefit to communicate with the address below. More upon this subject next week.—"Tax Expert," "Cam- brian News," Aberystwyth. j

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